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Special Instructions to Applicants To be considered, please submit Resume and Cover letter. Department Summary The Office for Research Information Systems (ORIS) is a part of the Office of Research Administration (ORA) which supports the UCLA research program by providing leadership, professional guidance and administrative services to faculty, department administrators, and students. Position Summary The Business Relationship Manager will plan, organize, direct and control Information Systems projects as assigned by the Director, Research Enterprise Applications. Responsible for leading projects from conception to completion, while providing advanced applications management, technical coordination, and on-going operational support for web-based applications with the Office of Research Administration. The Business Relationship Manager develops functional and technical design specification based on business requirements. Manages software implementations, quality assurance, training, and deployment efforts to ensure smooth transitions to new or updated software. Aggressively yet diplomatically manage external vendors to ensure deliverables are met per contract agreements, project plan, and action items. The Business Relationship Manager mentors and provides leadership to IT team by setting excellent example in diligence, planning, analysis, and communications. Coordinate with other departments on the implementation of application interfaces with existing systems. Identify project risks and potential resolutions; report issues and on-going project status to senior management team. The Business Relationship Manager will monitor and manage project schedule and resource/budgetary allocation. Salary & Compensation *UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits. Qualifications Demonstrated knowledge and experience of project management principles, practices, budgets, techniques, and tools. (Required) Advanced verbal and written communication skills. (Required) Skill in examining and re-engineering operation workflows and procedures, formulating policy, and developing and implementing new strategies and procedures. (Required) Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively in a team environment. (Required) Group facilitation, mediation, and conflict resolution skills. (Required) Skill in organizing resources and establishing priorities. (Required) Ability to develop, plan, and implement short-and-long range goals. (Required) Demonstrated ability to analyze complex problems, interpret operational needs, and develop integrated, creative solutions. (Required) Demonstrated knowledge and experience with Microsoft Office, Windows 2000/XP, Exchange, Microsoft Project. (Required) Experience in implementing and managing enterprise-wide systems at a research university/institution a plus. (Preferred) Knowledge of regulatory compliance in IRB and/or IACUC a plus. (Preferred) Experience in MS. NET, J2EE, server-side scripting, and RDBM support a plus. (Preferred) Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations Bachelor’s Degree Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university in a field related to Information System Management or equivalent experience MS/MBA. (Preferred) Special Conditions for Employment Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation. Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment. Schedule Mon. – Fri., 8:00 am – 5:00 pm, PST Union/Policy Covered 99-Policy Covered Complete Position Description https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&jobcode=40910504